Aboriginal Mental Health Clinician - Child, Adolescent & Young Adult
🌿 Culturally safe care for Aboriginal youth
🧠 Diverse, complex mental health experience
🤝 Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
Support Aboriginal youth aged 12–24 with complex mental health needs. Deliver impactful care in a dynamic, culturally safe team. Apply Now! ⭐
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1 / 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt
Where you'll be working
Mount Druitt Hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services, adapting to community needs and advancements in medical care.
- Convenient access to Westfield shopping centre, just a 10-minute walk away.
- Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and proximity to Mt Druitt train station.
- Committed to future growth and service expansion to enhance patient care.
- Proudly caring for the Mount Druitt community for over 50 years.
What you'll be doing
Join the Blacktown Early Access Team (BEAT) at Mt Druitt and make a difference in the lives of Aboriginal young people aged 12–24. Support recovery from moderate to complex mental illness through person-centred, culturally safe care. Responsibilities include:
- Providing clinical mental health care to Aboriginal youth
- Delivering individual, family and group therapy
- Assessing and manage risk and safety concerns
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and services
- Advocating for clients facing disadvantage and complex needs
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
- Evidence of Diversity: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing/ Psychology/ Social Work/ Occupational Therapy or relevant degree to be a counsellor
- Registration: Full Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse/ Psychologist/ Occupational Therapist or eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (social worker) or eligible for membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (counsellor)
Selection Criteria:
- Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent authorised under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (NSW) 1977.
- Must have demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal young people with mental illness, concept of social and emotional wellbeing including an understanding of Aboriginal intergenerational trauma. This will include an understanding regarding the practical and emotional issues that may arise when working with Aboriginal individuals with mental health concerns and their families.
- Must have completed tertiary education/qualification in Social work, Counselling, Psychology, Occupational Therapy and/or equivalent; and relevant experience working with Aboriginal Young People.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles and application of child protection guidelines within NSW Health and Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, their actual or potential impact and risk on Aboriginal children, families and communities.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in working with young people with Alcohol & Other drug difficulties, especially Aboriginal families and communities.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, always working within the scope of registration and role, including ability to prioritise own workload.
- Have effective written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated competency in use of computerised administration systems.
- Current and Valid Class C Driver’s license and willingness to drive for work purposes
Requisition ID: REQ588923
Applications Close: 27th July 2025
Need more information ?
- Find out more about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Hyoun Choi on HyounJung.Choi@health.nsw.gov.au / 0400 882 639
- For assistance submitting your application, please reach out to WSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Identified position. Please see essential criteria. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Please include some information about your Aboriginal Australian / Torres Strait Islander identity in the cover letter of your application. If offered an interview you can expand on this information at the interview itself in response to questions from an Aboriginal panel member.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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